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Coros PACE Pro vs Garmin Forerunner 265

Coros PACE Pro (2024, listed at $349) and Garmin Forerunner 265 (2023, listed at $449) are both sport watches, so the choice comes down to specifics.

Specs last updated · prices are list prices

Leads on raw specs: Coros PACE Pro(2–1)
Coros PACE Pro
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Coros PACE Pro

Coros goes AMOLED — offline maps, dual-frequency GPS and 20-day battery for serious runners.

$349list price
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Garmin Forerunner 265
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Garmin Forerunner 265

Mid-range runner's pick — bright AMOLED, training load focus, race predictor.

$449list price
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The verdict

On the numbers we track, Coros PACE Pro wins on battery life (20 days vs 13 days) and price ($349 vs $449); Garmin Forerunner 265 wins on weight (47 g vs 49 g).

Bottom line: on raw specs the Coros PACE Pro leads 2 to 1, but five spec categories are only a starting point. Match it to your phone, your main sport and your budget before you decide, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.

Spec by spec

Coros PACE Pro and Garmin Forerunner 265 specifications
SpecCoros PACE ProGarmin Forerunner 265
Battery (rated)20 days13 days
Weight49 g47 g
List price$349$449
Water rating5ATM5ATM
Tracked features55
Case size46 mm46 mm
DisplayAMOLEDAMOLED
Works withboth iPhone and Androidboth iPhone and Android
Listed best forrunning and multisport and triathlonrunning and multisport and triathlon
Released20242023

Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.

Feature overlap

Both have (4)

  • built-in GPS
  • on-device music
  • AMOLED display
  • swim tracking

Only Coros PACE Pro (1)

  • offline maps

Only Garmin Forerunner 265 (1)

  • blood-oxygen (SpO₂)

Which one should you pick?

Pick the Coros PACE Pro if…

  • You want to spend less: it lists for $100 less.
  • You want fewer charges: about 20 days per charge vs 13 days.
  • You need offline maps, which the Garmin Forerunner 265 does not list.
  • You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Garmin Forerunner 265 only works with Android.
  • You want the newer model (2024 vs 2023).

Skip it if…

  • • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 46 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).

Pick the Garmin Forerunner 265 if…

  • You want a lighter watch: 47 g vs 49 g.
  • You need blood-oxygen (SpO₂), which the Coros PACE Pro does not list.
  • You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Coros PACE Pro only works with Android.

Skip it if…

  • • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 46 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).

Frequently asked questions

Which has better battery life, the Coros PACE Pro or the Garmin Forerunner 265?

The Coros PACE Pro has the longer rated battery life: about 20 days per charge against 13 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.

Which is cheaper, the Coros PACE Pro or the Garmin Forerunner 265?

The Coros PACE Pro has the lower list price: $349 against $449 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.

Do the Coros PACE Pro and Garmin Forerunner 265 work with iPhone and Android?

Yes, they have the same phone support: both iPhone and Android.

Which is better for swimming, the Coros PACE Pro or the Garmin Forerunner 265?

Neither has an edge on water rating: both are rated 5ATM. 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving.

Not sure either is right for you?

Nine questions about your phone, sport, wrist and budget, scored against all of our watches with the reasoning shown.

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Where each one ranks #1 in our quiz

Garmin Forerunner 265

It is not the top pick for any standard quiz profile.

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